Thursday, 09 October 2014 12:06

World Championships: Men's AA Final

Japan's Kohei Uchimura won his fifth consecutive AA title at the World Championships.  Further cementing his place among the all-time greats, Uchimura outpaced the UK's Max Whitlock (a substitution into the final) by nearly 1.5 points.  Japan's Yusuke Tanaka was a hair behind (.024) in 3rd.      NCAA Champion…
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Wednesday, 08 October 2014 08:15

World Championships: US Women Dominate in Defending Title

The US Women's squad defended their team World Championship gold medal in dominating fashion today, outpacing 2nd place and host China by 6.693 points.  Russia was 3rd.  The team includes at least five NCAA commits, including Alyssa Baumann (Florida), Simone Biles (UCLA), Madison Kocian (UCLA),  Ashton Locklear (Florida) and McKayla…
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Tuesday, 07 October 2014 08:37

World Championships: US Men Win Bronze

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The US Men, featuring former NCAAers Jake Dalton (OU), Sam Mikulak, and Alex Naddour (OU), won the bronze medal at the World Gymnastics Championships in Nanning today.  China edged Japan for the gold.  The UK was just behind in 4th.  Link:  Results
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Sunday, 24 August 2014 17:58

P&G Championships: Men's AA Final

Three time NCAA champ and former Michigan star Sam Mikulak came from behind and captured the Men's AA title at the P&G Championships.  The defending champion overtook John Orozco (2nd) and ex-OU star Jake Dalton (3rd).  Donnell Whittenburg was 4th while Danell Leyva was 5th.  Former OU star Alex Naddour…
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Saturday, 23 August 2014 20:39

P&G Championships: Women's AA Final

UCLA commit Simone Biles won her 2nd consecutive US title this evening, capturing the AA over Kyla Ross.  The World Champion was dominant throughout the competition, posting the top total on FX and VT.  Ross had a strong 2nd evening, posting over a 60 after troubles on Day 1.  She…
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Saturday, 23 August 2014 00:36

WVU Adds Three More for 2014-2015

WVU has added three gymnasts for 2014-2015:  Brittney Harris, Audrey Tolbert and Jordan Gillette.  Harris is a fifth year senior who competed for Pitt but has a season of eligibility remaining.  Tolbert transfers to WVU from Ohio State.  Gillette is a frosh, whose commitment was covered at the site last…
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Saturday, 23 August 2014 00:21

P&G Championships: Men's Day 1

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John Orozco took the lead after Day 1 at the P&G (US) Championahips.  Former OU star Jake Dalton is close behind in 2nd, with Danell Leyva in 3rd.  NCAA champ and ex Michigan standout (and current undergraduate assistant) Sam Mikulak had a few problems to stand in fourth.  Former Sooner…
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Friday, 22 August 2014 00:16

P&G Championships: Women's Day 1

World Champion and UCLA commit Simone Biles took a bit early lead after Day 1 of the P&G (US) Championships. OU commit Maggie Nichols was 2nd and Florida commit Alyssa Baumann was third.  Kyla Ross was fourth while Utah commit Makayla Skinner was fifth.  Only 8 gymnastics competed AA and…
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Sunday, 03 August 2014 10:44

US Classic: NCAA Commit Results

World Champion Simon Biles won the Secret US Classic this weekend, with Olympic Gold Medalist Kyla Ross in 2nd.  They lead a pack of young gymnasts seeking spots on the World Team. OU commit Maggie Nichols was third while Sooner signee Brenna Dowell competed one event.  Florida commits Rachel Gowey,…
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Wednesday, 30 July 2014 22:29

Commonwealth Games: Women's AA

England's Claudia Fragapane won the gold medal in the women's AA at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.  Former Oregon State standout Olivia Vivian, competing for Australia, was fifth.  In ninth was Florida commit Meghan Chant.  Link:  Results
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Tuesday, 01 July 2014 00:39

Jacob Wins Honda Cup

Bama's Kim Jacob was named the Collegiate Women Sports Awards Athlete of the Year and awarded the Honda Cup.  This all-sport award has been awarded to only two other gymnasts:  Utah's Missy Marlowe and UGA's Courtney Kupets.  Link:  Bama Release
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Saturday, 31 May 2014 22:34

Canadian Championships: Event Finals

On vault, PSU signee Briannah Tsang won, defeating UF commit Maeghan Chant and Maryland commit Kirsten Peterman.On UB, Ellie Black edged newcomer Isabela Onyshko.  Victoria Moors was third. Onyshko took the beam, with Peterman 2nd.  Ohio State signee Stefanie Merkle was third. Moors took the win on floor, just edging…
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Friday, 30 May 2014 20:24

Canadian Championships: Women's National Open and Men's

Anna Gamelo won the National Open title in the Women's 16+ division at the Canadian Championships.  She posted a score of 57.45 under the Canadian system.  In second was Marisa Dick, with Rachel Pantano in third.  UGA signee Vivi Babalis was fourth.  Former CMU athlete Tenishia Tomlinson was 7th. Link: …
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Thursday, 29 May 2014 20:58

Canadian Championships: Women's AA

The 2014 Canadian Championships continued with the Women's AA finals today in the Senior High Performance divison.  Ellie Black won her 2nd consecutive AA title with an impressive 58.025, followed by Isabella Onyshko at 56.1.  Black had the top mark on BB while Onyshko had the top mark on UB. …
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Tuesday, 27 May 2014 18:00

Canadian Championships: Women's Prelims

The Women's qualification round for the Senior High Performance (elite) division at the 2014 Canadian Championships were held today in Ontario, Canada.  Ellie Black led the qualifiers, followed by new seniors Aleeza Yu and Isabela Onyshko. Ohio State incoming frosh Stefanie Merkle was fifth AA, with Maryland commit Kirsten Peterman…
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